SUMMER!

Today is the kind of day which inspired that 'Pure Michigan' campaign .. and with it comes the excitement of SUMMER. The sun shines, a beautiful breeze blows, and I feel quite carefree. I have a whole week of nothingness and social engagements to enjoy before I fly to FL for CHWC prep with Mags. In the meantime, I am enjoying the sun, time with family and friends, and sleeping .. I've snuck in some quality not-for-school reading and indulged in my bad TV habits. All in all, a nice little summer break unfolds before .. grateful for friends, my family, and me-time. As the phrase goes, 'Life is Good'.

Tonight I'm taking in the spectacle known as the California Dreams Tour with my girls Tiffany, Kate, and Sallia .. can.not. wait for an assuredly hilarious evening. Let the good times roll .. I'm on my way to pick up a blue wig for the occasion. When in Rome ......... pictures to come!

New beginnings ..

I listened to the Mumford & Sons song a few times yesterday .. I kept forgetting to listen closely to the line about grace and yet, it's been on my mind the last few weeks as the Florida chapter of my life truly comes to a close with the house's sale in the coming weeks. Before I left two years ago, my dear friend Maggie gave me a framed needlepoint with this phrase on it : Every ending leads to a new beginning. I read it every morning while brushing my teeth and it's a good reminder to take in stride whatever the day may bring .. I'm not so good at that, most days. I easily get bogged down by the day-to-day nonsense and forget the small blessings of the restart I'm given each morning. The selling of the S. Lincoln Ave house closes a door of that life and allows me to move forward; it's from that place I'm inspired to write this blog .. the notion of rolling away the stone, finding grace, and restarting sounds pretty darn good after a few years of challenges. I don't mind a challenge now and again, but honestly, I'm ready for those new beginnings. Thus, let's roll away our stones ...

Peace --